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VASER LIPO Tough Recovery

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I have had unwanted belly fat for about 6 years...

survivorJune 11, 2009
WORTH IT$6,000

I have had unwanted belly fat for about 6 years now. I am thin everywhere else but when I gain weight this is where it goes. Heard of the VASER LIPO and it sounded much better as far as the procedure and the recovery for the patient than the traditonal lipo. I decided to do it thinking the reciovery period would be easier, quicker and less painful.

I am 5 days post-op now and in terrible pain and have terrible swelling. Although the inside of my abdomen/flanks and pubic area hurt terribly, the outside of my skin is still numb all over. I knew the complete recovery time was 4-6 weeks while wearing the garment, but I apparently misunderstood the intial post-op recovery, as I was told i would be able to work and exercise in 2-7 days.

How long before this intense pain decreases, how long before the intense swelling decreases and when will the numbness go away?

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ann in indy
June 18, 2009
Be prepared for the numbness to last for months. I am 7 weeks post op and still have numbness, but it improves weekly. I still have a little swelling also, and am tender to the touch in some areas. It is not painful, but tender, especially my legs of which were bruised terribly. The bruises on my legs even startled my doc and his staff at my first 2 post-op follow up appts., but bruises are now gone. Be patient, massage the area no matter how much it hurts to do it, and it does hurt to massage. Drink lots of water, take some Bromelain and don't expect to have the super hot body right away. I went with PAL, I think some of these claims of Vaser and Lipo being painless are not responsible. Everyone has a different reaction and a different pain tolerance. You can check out my review, I have pics and will post more next week when I am 8 weeks post-op. Good luck.
Marian in Michigan
July 14, 2009
I had a Vaser lipo done 5 weeks ago on my inner thighs abdomen, flanks and lower lids. There is still a constant burning pain in the abdominal area which makes me miserable. I cannot even walk 2 or more blocks without crawling back into bed. Like Ann in Indy, everyone seems to be underestimating the post-operative pain. I needed stronger pain pills than mefenamic acid or Advil and up to now I cannot stand for prolonged periods. This is not a procedure with a pain-free recovery period. My job requires me to stand and I still cannot return to work to stand 6-8 hours/day. I had 3000 ccs of fat removed. I am worried about the bulges that remain on my right abdominal wall.
Ravensk1
July 15, 2009
Dear Marian, I agree completely. We are roughly at the same stage of recovery although I only had vaser carried out to the upper and lower abs. The area still feels raw and my belly button looks completely raw. The 'lumpiness' and uneven skin gets me down. I look worse now than I did before. I had a session of 'Accent Radiotherapy' yesterday and am hoping that it might even out the area. There is also still some hardness under the skin which I assume must still be swelling. Everything looks promising when I take off the compression garment in the morning and then 10 mins later the folds and ripples begin to appear. Do let me know how you progress - you can email me directly if you prefer - katieravenscroft@waitrose.com Here's to a speedy recovery for us both! Katie
45 Renee
July 16, 2009
I am 4 weeks post op I had the wrap, abdomen, flank and hips. It still hurts to bend down, it feels like someone is pulling my muscles to the ground, I still have moderate swelling. I am massaging and you are right it hurts. I was told painless heck it hurts bad! But I think it is worth it....
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melissanyc09
July 28, 2009
I'm also in my 7th week and its the same. I dont have any pain. But they gave me the wrong size garmet and now my stomach is uneven and so are my buttocks. Now I have an xsmall one and i have to wear it for 8 more weeks. My stomach is lumpy on the right side and it also looked better before the lipo. Lets we all have happy results at the end . :)
zoanne
May 23, 2013
Hey Katie. HaD vaser lipo done 8days ago and can't even handle the massage! Or move around freely! It is oh so painfull! Zoe
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ann in indy
July 15, 2009
Just to let you ladies know, I am now 11 weeks post op. I am very happy with my results, but know that the healing takes a long time. I still have some of that numbness that I talked about in my last comment and have tenderness in my thighs. The good news is these signs are improving and I just know that is part of the trauma that I caused to my body doing a surgical procedure. I never would have gotten these results in the gym, I know, I am a die hard when it comes to going to the gym and training in the dojo. Just remember to have patience healing takes time.
45 Renee
July 16, 2009
I am 4 weeks post still hurts still swollen getting better. I have hard areas and started on steroids...Hurts more than thought slow recovery.
vaser
July 22, 2009
Into 9 weeks after vaser laser on tummy and back..not even seeing early results so not sure what final results will be and when? Extremely painful and far more invasive than I was told. I have had liposuction 155 years ago and preferred it as results were more immediate and less painful.
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melissanyc09
July 28, 2009
are you wearing the compression garmet? Im into my 7th week and was at the docs 1 week ago. My results were great for the first week. then everything fell apart. Doc told me they gave me the wrong size compression garmet. So now I have an xsmall size and I have to wear it for 8 weeks. So wear the garmet religiously :) Melissa
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ann in indy
July 29, 2009
Now at 13 weeks post-op and am just now wearing my garment less. Am thinking about going without it tonight when I go to bed. Wearing it can only help.
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